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There are lots of words one can use: "Wanker", "Idiot", "Dumb-ass".
Would using the term dumb not be just as bad as retarded? Both are medical terms defining issues that people didn't choose.
This is why this is such a stupid thing to get upset about. It's hypocritical to argue against one word and accept the other.
Wanker is the closest in approximate meaning, but I'm not British
If you're British you'll know what I mean. Wanker isn't interchangeable with idiot 100%. There's more... Edge?
Wanker isn't close to retard.
Wanker is someone that is an arsehole. Retard is someone who is an idiot.
So what you're saying is you do agree with my point that there isn't another perfect word for it, since wanker means "asshole idiot"
But isn't using wanker as as insult sex negative?! /s
P. S. I've always wanted to say 'You bloody wanker' after seeing British television as a child but haven't had a chance so far.